Statement on House Passage of Government Funding Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on a continuing resolution, H.R. 5371 – the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution now heads […]
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Monthly Employment Figures are UP
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Employment Statistics Survey (“CES”, or “the establishment survey”) preliminary estimate, Virginia’s seasonally […]
Governor rallies DSS behind SNAP FORWARD
Governor Glenn Youngkin met virtually on Thursday with more than 1,500 Department of Social Services (DSS) state and local benefits workers and agency leadership from […]
Democrats: Affordable Care Act Is Unaffordable as Originally Passed
Once again, Obamacare has entered Congressional debate. It is failing to deliver affordable health insurance! This time, it is the Democrats making the argument. Now, […]
Eli Lilly to invest $5 billion in Virginia
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Eli Lilly and Company, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation is moving forward with plans for a $5 billion […]
$474,406 DOT Grant to NRV Airport Commission
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the New River Valley Airport Commission, based in Pulaski County, Virginia, a $474,406 […]
Improvements to Office of Vital Records
Governor Glenn Youngkin today joined Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Secretary Janet Kelly, State Health Commissioner Karen Shelton, M.D., Virginia Department of Health […]
Statewide Call to Moment of Prayer & Reflection
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued the following statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA. “Suzanne and I continue to pray […]
The American Dream
NOTE: On 9/11/2001, foreign terrorists tried to end the American Dream. On 9/10/2025, an unknown terrorist attempted to do the same in assassinating Charlie Kirk. […]
August General Fund Revenues Exceed Forecast
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that general fund revenues increased 7.0 percent ($286.9 million) year-over-year through the first two months of Fiscal Year […]
VA Disaster Assistance Fund Accepting Applications
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in Southwest Virginia. Governor Youngkin proposed the […]